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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,581, 1,253,867.70 and 506,198.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,581, 1,253,867.70 and 506,198.92 is: 698,568.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,581 : 1,253,867.70 = 506,198.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,581/1,253,867.70 = 506,198.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,581x = 1,253,867.70 × 506,198.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,581x = 634,706,475,562.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,706,475,562.88/908,581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,568.95

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